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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

York County

Virginia · 56,297 residents · 104.701 sq mi
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York County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,956. Population has grown 33% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $149,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

56,297
+33%since 1990
from 42,422 in 1990
1990 – 2025
538 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 405 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+11%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K48K57K65K74K1990201020202024York County
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,956
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,363 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,560
+56%since 1990
from $15,742 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$149,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$708
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $513 in 1990
US average: $602
75.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
24.2% rent
2.6
−14%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(34,524)
Black15.2%(6,438)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(647)
Asian2.4%(1,037)
Diversity Score41.8%(17,722)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(44,218)
Black13.2%(7,445)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,509)
Asian3.2%(1,810)
Diversity Score41.6%(23,437)
42
Unchangedsince 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.4%
+8.5 ptssince 1990
from 28.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
16.4%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in York County, Virginia?

York County, Virginia has about 56,297 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in York County, Virginia?

The typical household in York County, Virginia earns about $57,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is York County, Virginia expensive?

In York County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in York County, Virginia?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in York County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in York County, Virginia?

About 3.5% of people in York County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has York County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, York County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,875 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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